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Earnings are taxed first as corporate profits, then as personal income after dividends are paid.

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What is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders called?

The portion corporate profits paid out of stockholders is A dividend is quarterly payment to stockholders of record, as a return on investment. Dividends may be in cash, stock, or property, and are declared from operating surplus. If there is no surplus, the payment is considered a return on capital. Dividend payments are, in effect, taxed twice-once when corporate profits are taxed and again when the dividend is received by a taxpaying stockholder. The corporate profits paid out to stockholders is called dividends.


Are C corporations subject to corporate income tax?

Yes, C corporations are subject to corporate income tax. They are taxed at the corporate level on their profits, and then any dividends distributed to shareholders are taxed again at the individual level, leading to double taxation. This taxation occurs at the federal level, and many states also impose their own corporate income taxes.


When corporations and shareholders each pay taxes on the same money it is called taxation.?

When both corporations and shareholders are taxed on the same income, it is known as "double taxation." This typically occurs in the context of corporate profits that are taxed at the corporate level, and then again as dividends when distributed to shareholders. Double taxation can impact the attractiveness of corporate investment, leading some businesses to explore alternative structures to minimize tax liabilities.


Which would be the most likely cause of an increase in cooprate dividends?

an increase of corporate profits


What is the definition of corporate tax credit?

Corporate tax refers to a tax levied by various jurisdictions on the profits made by companies or associations. As a general principle, the tax varies substantially between jurisdictions. In particular allowances for capital expenditure and the amount of interest payments that can be deducted from gross profits when working out the tax liability vary substantially. Also, tax rates may vary depending on whether profits have been distributed to shareholders or not. Profits which have been reinvested may not be taxed.


Which form of business organization is taxed twice?

a C corporation the corporation is a separate entity who's profits are taxed then what's left of those profits are distributed/shared by the individual share holders who will be taxed on their individual share of the profits. Where as in a S corporation, subchapter corporation, the corporation entity I believe doesn't get taxed only the individual share holders do. Most small businesses are S corporations.


Are loans taxed as income?

Loans are not taxed as income because they are considered borrowed money that must be repaid, not earnings or profits.


What are the distribution of profits to corporate owners?

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How are profits to an organization taxed?

Profits made by any organization other than not-for profit ones, are eligible for tax to be applied to them. Profits can be taxed according to predefined rates, laid down by government of a specific country. Tax rates vary from country to country.


Can a small business with 11 owners taxed at the corporate level after distributed to the owners retain its corporate status but otherwise avoid this double taxation If so how?

A small business with 11 owners will be taxed at the corporate level after distributed to the owners.


Are profits earned from stocks taxed?

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What is Corporate profits?

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